Andrew Bardsley

Manchester

Court Reporter at Manchester Evening News

Court reporter for @MENnewsdesk

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Gunman's getaway driver jailed

1 day ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

A woman in the house had to 'take cover as the bullets were scattered throughout the downstairs lounge', police saidA gunman's getaway has been jailed after the shooter fired at the home of a rival 'gang leader' 11 times amid a 'turf war'. The shooter, who has never been found, blasted the house on Slade Lane in Levenshulme. Minshull Street Crown Court heard that miraculously no-one was hurt in the shooting, which targeted the home of a rival who lived with his family.
John Belfield 'panicked and fled' to South America after hearing rumours he was involved in Thomas Campbell murder, jury told

1 day ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

Mr Belfield was arrested in March 2023 and returned to the UK about a year later. He is on trial and denies murder. John Belfield ‘panicked’ and fled the country after hearing ‘rumours’ that he had been involved in Thomas Campbell’s murder, jurors have heard. Mr Campbell was found naked in the hallway of his home in Mossley, Tameside, after being ‘tortured to death’ the night before, Manchester Crown Court has been told.
Murder trial jurors shown CCTV of moment Thomas Campbell 'pounced' on

2 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

John Belfield is on trial accused of murder. He denies the charge, and also denies an offence of conspiring to rob Mr Campbell. Jurors have been shown CCTV of the moment Thomas Campbell was ‘pounced upon’ at his front door before being ‘tortured to death’. Mr Campbell, 38, could be heard to ‘scream’ as he was ambushed and attacked by three men, before being carried into his home in Mossley, Tameside, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Man left victim badly injured in city centre fight after spreading rumours he'd been sleeping with his girlfriend

2 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

Luke Matthews has been jailed following an incident on Peter StreetA homeless man suffered a ‘grave’ knife wound after his attacker had been ‘spreading rumours’ that his girlfriend had been unfaithful. Luke Matthews, 27, has been jailed after causing a deep knife wound to Steven James’ right arm during a scuffle on Peter Street in Manchester city centre, near to Albert Schloss. Door staff from the city centre venue gave him first aid as he lay injured.
Alleged 'mastermind' fled to South America after Thomas Campbell ‘tortured to death', jury told

3 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

John Belfield denies murdering Thomas CampbellThe alleged ‘mastermind’ of a plot to rob a man which ended in him being ‘tortured to death’ fled to South America in the aftermath of the attack, a trial has heard. John Belfield, 31, denies conspiring to rob and murder Thomas Campbell, and is standing trial.
'You were silly little boys playing at being gangsters'

5 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

Vapes containing THC and synthetic cannabinoids were sold 'mainly to children'Four dealers who ran a 'very profitable' drugs ring on Telegram were branded 'silly little boys playing at being gangsters' as they were jailed for their crimes. Omar Abu Sharkh, Mohammed Aftab, Sufiaan Ali, all 20, and Qais Rasul, 19, sold vapes containing THC and synthetic cannabinoids, class B drugs. Police said the vapes were being sold 'primarily to children'.
Just Stop Oil protesters jailed over plot to cause 'misery for thousands' at UK airport

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Richard Ashmore |Andrew Bardsley

Just Stop Oil protesters jailed over plot to cause 'misery for thousands' at UK airportMargaret Reid, Leonorah Ward, Indigo Rumbelow and Daniel Knorr were caged for collective seven years and four months. Margaret Reid, Leonorah Ward, Indigo Rumbelow and Daniel Knorr (Image: GMP )A foursome of Just Stop Oil zealots have been jailed for a collective total of seven years and four months for a plot to target a major UK airport, potentially causing "misery to thousands of people".
Child minder tells police 'I'll admit it' after parent's horror discovery

1 month ago | express.co.uk | John Scheerhout |Andrew Bardsley |Jon Macpherson

Andrea Ward admitted three charges of child neglect (Image: Lancs Live)Andrea Ward, from Tottington, was discovered to have left a "crying" baby strapped in a car seat at her home while she went out for 25 minutes with other children, according to court proceedings. A parent, who was left "shocked" after asking Ward about the whereabouts of her child, spotted this neglect.
Childminder admits to 'neglecting' baby at after shocked parent's discovery

1 month ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

A registered childminder who neglected infants in her care said she would "hold up her hands and admit it" after police arrested her, a court was told. Andrea Ward, 63, left a "crying infant" in a car seat at her home in Bury, Greater Manchester. Despite being "highly recommended" to the baby's parents, she left her for 25 minutes while she went out with other children.
Dad killed in hit-and-run, daughter's life is left in ruins

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Padma Murughappun |Andrew Bardsley

Bury tragedy: Father killed in hit-and-run, family confronts unbearable lossGavin Andrews was killed by a speeding driver as he crossed the road, and then a bid to cover up the crime was launched. Car on fire (Image: GMP)Gavin Andrews, an outdoor enthusiast, was forced to seek indoor pastimes on a chilly November evening. He indulged in a game of snooker before heading out for a takeaway meal, intending to return home to his partner and their nine year old daughter, Lacey.

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